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Until May 22nd, the roastery is raising funds for holistic health programs for Black women—and to get involved, all you have to do is post on social media. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured photo courtesy of […]

As part of a broader push for economic sovereignty, West African nation Burkina Faso is embracing a 100% domestic coffee value chain—where everything, from farming to roasting, happens within the country. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA […]

A patented, award-winning home espresso machine with a radical design philosophy arrives with a lot to prove—and a price tag to match.  BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of LIGRE What to […]

Exciting sights from the World of Coffee Bangkok, hosted in Thailand, earlier this month. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Bhavi Patel What to know: When the Specialty Coffee Association chose Bangkok, Thailand, […]

Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle Representing Vietnam, Le Quang Cuong is Crowned 2026 World Cup Tasters Champion After three days of intense competition […]

Consumers have grown tired of the nondairy upcharge at cafés—but the issue may be bigger than the coffee industry. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Fahmi Fakhrudin What to know: In 2026, […]

We learn more about VA, the digital tool delivering crucial agronomic guidance to smallholder farmers in Africa. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Virtual Agronomist unless otherwise noted What to know: As […]

The water you brew with can shape the taste of your coffee as much as the coffee itself. Today, we explore the science behind it. BY ANGEL CASTILLO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of […]

New York-based tea company Dona takes a trip to Nicaragua, where they learn more about cultivating spices like turmeric, ginger, and cardamom. BY NAVDEEP KAUR FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Amy Rothstein What to know: […]

Looking for interior design inspiration? Look no further than these three L.A. coffee shops. BY MONICA MANANSALA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Cedric Letsch What to know: More often than not, people going out […]

This spring, cherry blossom is the star of café menus around the globe. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by David Brooke Martin What to know: Florals for spring are nothing new—but there’s […]

After learning how inaccessible clean water can be for communities in Burkina Faso, students in Tulsa have partnered with Topeca Coffee Roasters to construct what they call a “water oasis.” BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE […]

Cold brew ready in minutes? What once seemed impossible is now becoming reality with ultrasonic technology. BY BHAVI PATEL FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of Bhavi Patel unless otherwise noted What to know: It’s a […]

Portable and Bluetooth compatible, the IKAPE KAPO K2 Pro promises to take on-the-go espresso to all-new levels. Today, we put it to the test. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of IKAPE. […]

Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle The International Coffee Convention is Coming to Trieste, Italy, in 2026 The International Coffee Convention (ICC) will be […]

Have you ever had a cup of coffee and felt more tired afterward? Science says there’s a “right” way to drink your morning brew, to maximize the effects of caffeine. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE […]

As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, we share easy tips for building out the perfect springtime menu. BY JOSH RANK FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured illustration by Isip Xin What to know: Everyone loves the transition […]

On a trip to El Equimite in Coatepec, Mexico, we learn about biodynamic farming—a regenerative form of agriculture that treats the farm as a living organism. BY MELINA DEVONEY BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of […]

The coffee competition opened this year’s season in Prague with a reimagined format, and Germany’s Izolda Zogranian and Max Hook walked away as champions.  BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of The Barista […]

Running a coffee shop today requires more strategy than ever before—and Australian café owners are embracing community as vital to their survival. BY JOSE CHAVEZ BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Falaq Lazuardi What to […]

Developed by leaders in Uasin Gishu County, the digital platform seeks to strengthen Kenya’s coffee sector by providing producers with critical growing information. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Christian Joudrey. All […]

“I think we overcomplicate coffee more than necessary,” says Defne. “Simplicity, when executed well, can be just as powerful.” BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Defne Ceyda Okay Yesterday, we began our […]

Defne reflects on her work in barista market development and judging, and on shaping coffee culture in Türkiye and beyond. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Defne Ceyda Okay Defne Ceyda Okay’s […]

From Jakarta to Los Angeles, Indonesia’s kopi susu gula aren is capturing hearts with its smoky sweetness and unmistakable boldness. BY BHAVI PATEL BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Muh Yusuf Syahputra Some drinks are […]

Our recurring round-up of the latest specialty-coffee industry news. FROM STAFF REPORTS Featured image by Joshua Earle In Conjunction with World of Coffee, Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity (CCRE) Hosts The First Sip 2026 On […]

A look at the industry’s “sugar craze” + easy ways to amp up beverages sans sweeteners. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo courtesy of Getty Images For many of today’s consumers, coffee is […]

Growing up in rural Kenya, Margaret Nyamumbo saw firsthand how gender inequity impacts women in producing countries: an issue she’s set out to combat through her work in coffee. BY DANIEL MURAGA BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE […]